Esoteric N-01XD Network DAC

Esoteric N-01XD Network DAC

Name: Esoteric N-01XD Network DAC
Brand: Esoteric
Price: 33500.00 NZD
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The ultimate Network x DAC only ESOTERIC could achieve

An all unique circuit design called "Master Sound Discrete DAC", together with a further refined sound quality Network Module as core technology result in the ultimate Network Audio Player/DAC, the N-01XD. The outcome of ESOTERIC's passion that strives for the original master sound.

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Specifications

XLR Connectors: 1
Input level: 5.0Vp-p
Input impedance: 110 ohm
Input signal formats: Linear PCM （AES/EBU） 32 - 192kHz, 16/24bit, DSD 2.8MHz （DoP）
RCA Connectors: 1
Input level: 0.5Vp-p
Input impedance: 75
Input signal formats: Linear PCM（ IEC60958） 32 - 192kHz, 16/24bit, DSD 2.8MHz （DoP）
Optical digital connector: 1
Input level -24.0 to -14.5dBm peak
Input signal formats: Linear PCM（ IEC60958） 32 - 192kHz, 16/24bit, DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)
USB port: 1 (Type B)
Input signal formats: Linear PCM 44.1 - 768kHz, 16/32bit
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.5MHz
Ethernet port: 1000BASE-T
Input signal formats: Linear PCM 44.1 - 384kHz, 16/32bit, DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz
supported file formats: DSD lossless - DSF, DSDIFF (DFF), DoP, PCM lossless - FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF
Compressed Audio: MP3, AAC (m4a container)
USB drive ports: FAT32 and NTFS, Single partition, USB 2.0 or higher recommended, 0.5A maximum current supply

Clock Sync Input

BNC connector: 1
Frequencies that can be input (±10 ppm) 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz,
176.4kHz,192kHz, 10MHz, 22.5792MHz, 24.576MHz
Input impedance: 50
Input level: Rectangle wave equivalent to TTL levels, Sine wave: 0.5 to 1.0 Vrms (50 – 75)

Analog audio outputs

XLR connectors: 1 pair (L /R)
RCA connectors: 1pair (L /R)
Output impedance: XLR: 20, RCA: 23.5
Maximum output level (at 1kHz, 10k load): XLR: 5.0Vrms, RCA: 2.5Vrms
Frequency response (PCM 192kHz): 5Hz – 70kHz (-3dB)
S/N Ratio: 120dB
Distortion: 0.0007% (1 kHz)

General

Power supply: AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 33W
External dimensions (W × H × D, including protrusions) 445 × 162 × 438 mm
Weight: 25.7 kg (56 3/4 lb)
Included Accessories: Power cord × 1, Felt pads × 4, Owner’s manual × 1, Warranty card × 1

The latest version of Esoteric’s network player is a digital tour de force. The Esoteric N-01XD needs to be experienced to be believed

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Powerful Output

The N-01XD’s Master Sound Discrete DAC is the most revolutionary two-channel stereo DAC circuit in ESOTERIC’s history, and is based on the original circuit developed for the Grandioso D1X Monoblock D/A Converter. As an extension of the D1X’s design philosophy, an abundance of luxurious materials have been invested in the construction of N-01XD’s Master Sound Discrete DAC, including 32 separate elements for each channel. Each of these 32 elements, including such key components as a clock driver, logic circuitry, capacitors and resistors, are kept independent to ensure the purest output with virtually no loss of musical energy.

Network audio

With network audio, you can realize the opulent dream of full access to all your music with superior sound quality from the comfort of your listening position. All that is required besides the audio system is a regular home LAN (such as a Wi-Fi router), tablet or smartphone, and a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device for storing your music library. With these components, you can easily begin a life of relaxing music enjoyment with uncompromising quality.

Esoteric Sound Stream

Esoteric Sound Stream is an Apple iOS/Android network playback app for smartphones and tablets designed with an emphasis on both sound quality and intuitive operability. Musical tracks can be easily selected using the smartphone/ tablet to create a customized playlist for later playback. All screens have been intuitively designed for simple operation and access to playlists and libraries, making it easy for anyone to use. Yet it also offers an extensive range of refined features that meet the demands of even the most experienced users.
Key to this achievement is a superb search and retrieval function that fully utilizes tag information. Images can also be stored using the app, enabling the user to instantly scroll through album artwork and libraries according to artist, year of recording, composer or other categories. This use of tag information even allows tracks that have the same name but different formats to be easily identified onscreen.

The Esoteric N-01XD needs to be experienced to be believed. In 2020, the digital vs. analog ship has sailed. The combination of low-level resolution, and tonal gradation is some of the finest going. The only thing taking away from the sheer value of this player is that it might just force you into a major analog upgrade, should you be playing analog files. But that’s part of the fun. The latest version of Esoteric’s network player is a digital tour de force.